NFL taps Seahawks to be featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” for 1st time in
team history, AP source says
[March 31, 2026]
By ANDREW DESTIN
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks will appear on the
HBO show “Hard Knocks” ahead of the 2026 NFL season, a person with
knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because neither the Seahawks
nor the NFL had formally announced the agreement to have the team on the
league’s training camp documentary. The NFL’s behind-the-scenes show is
in its 26th year. |
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold celebrates winning the NFL
Super Bowl 60 football game over the New England Patriots, Feb. 8, 2026,
in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) |
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The Seahawks didn't have to participate in “Hard Knocks” for
many years because of a rule giving a team the option if they
made the playoffs each of the previous two seasons. That rule
was changed a year ago.
Seattle has a handful of intriguing storylines ahead of the 2026
season. The Seahawks let running back and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth
Walker III (Chiefs), safety Coby Bryant (Bears), linebacker Boye
Mafe (Bengals), cornerback Riq Woolen (Eagles) and wide receiver
Dareke Young (Raiders) all move on from the franchise in free
agency.
It is also unclear how Seattle intends to replace Walker’s
production, whether that’s by committee with the likes of
Emanuel Wilson, who was signed in free agency after three
seasons with the Green Bay Packers, George Holani and Kenny
McIntosh, or if the injured Zach Charbonnet will become the main
option once he’s healthy.
Coach Mike Macdonald told reporters at the NFL’s annual league
meeting in Arizona that the Seahawks are expecting to have
Charbonnet back at some point during the season.
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